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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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